I wouldn't care how it would look, you should do what you want.

( Oh, Wen Kexing would absolutely nag and bitch if he did spend his time drinking, but that's just because it's a Thing. He likes acting like a harried housewife. It makes him feel better.

But he's silent, for a beat, and then. )

I don't think we should trust Messalina, but I don't know if I'm wrong about that. I could be. There are people out there who believe siding with her is our best bet at getting home, and a part of me wonders if I should just ignore how I feel and agree. ( He rubs at his temples, weary. ) I don't have the head for politics, we both know that.